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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
You’ve participated in Next Steps programming, accepted your letter of offer, registered for course and have gotten the hang of video conferencing software like Webex. Now it’s time to complete UM Essentials!
UM Essentials, along with other orientation activities, like Math Bootcamp and Prep Week, is intended to help you prepare for your studies at the University of Manitoba.
We don't expect you to figure everything out in your first few days. Explore these resources to help you all year long -- with academics, your career options, campus life, recreation, and more.
Attend these orientation events and start your university year with confidence.
Enrol in this popular 3 credit hour course to help you transition to your new learning environment. You will learn the principles of learning and memory, critical thinking, and academic writing, all of which are essential to success at university.
Many faculties have their own welcome events for new students. If you are joining a faculty that hosts a separate event, you will receive an email with the details before the school term starts. Please contact your faculty directly if you have questions.
Many other groups host orientation events for students. We invite you to attend as many of these events as you find helpful.
If you have questions about Orientation events, please contact orientation@umanitoba.ca.
Online Orientation Facilitators are volunteers who work with the Orientation Team and the Orientation Team Leaders to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for new students throughout online orientation programming.
This is a new position and offers exciting opportunities to connect with other students and build your skills! Check out our FAQs below for more info!
Online Orientation Facilitator Applications are now closed for 2021 orientation events.
As an Online Orientation Facilitator, you will…
Skill Development Focus:
Additional Benefits:
Training:
Role:
All events and activities will be held online until further notice.
This position is different from previous years and students volunteers can expect to contribute 50-60 hours to this role (between May - October 2021).
To be eligible to volunteer with orientation, students must be:
Application Process:
Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs) are volunteers who work with the Orientation Team Staff to recruit, engage, and support Online Orientation Facilitators prior to and throughout orientation. They are integral to the coordination and smooth operation of orientation programming on campus.
Being an OTL is an intensive volunteer experience (approximately a 100-hour commitment) where students can expect to develop valuable skills in communication, team work, and leadership.
OTL Applications are now closed for 2021 orientation events.
Are you interested in becoming an OTL in the future?
For questions about volunteering with orientation, contact
Student Life Office
225 UMSU University Centre
Phone: 204-474-9093
Email: orientation.volunteers@umanitoba.ca
Don't want to miss an opportunity to get involved? Ask to be added to our mailing list by contacting studentlife@umanitoba.ca!
